Let's talk about personal hygiene a little here. Are you cleaning your house at the expense of the environment? You know you can actually introduce more toxins in while you're trying to rid your house of dirt and germs, but there doesn't have to be a trade off. You can have a clean house and greenify at the same time.

These days, there are a myriad of products advertising their green cleaning abilities. Many of these products are non-toxic, biodegradable, and made from renewable resources (not petroleum). But if designer labels aren’t for you, home-mixed cleaners can get the job done and then some. In fact, distilled white vinegar or baking soda (not necessarily used together) can clean almost anything. The stringent, grease-cutting of the vinegar or the neutral (but abrasive) power of the baking soda work to fight most household messes. Mix a little warm water with either (or use that vinegar by itself for the toughest greasiest problems) and you'll have a good all-purpose cleaning agent.

These types of cleaners are especially important in cleaning your fridge. You want to clean the plastic insulation seals on your refrigerator doors on a fairly regular basis in order to prolong their life and to make sure that they function optimally. Cleaning them with vinegar insures that any oily food residue is thoroughly removed. And using plain white vinegar insures that you're not introducing any toxins into the refrigerator where your food is being kept. Wiping down the rest of the refrigerator's interior with a baking soda solution helps remove any stuck on bits of food and at the same time has a deodorizing effect on the fridge.

Other non-toxic ingredients you can use to clean your home include glycerin, hydrogen peroxide, vegetable-oil-based soap sometimes referred to as castile soap (Castile soap is found in most health food stores. Dr. Bronner's is a popular brand.) and small amounts of Borax.

There are a myriad of recipes and ways to use these ingredients found online. The key thing needed is a commitment that you want to clean your home in a way that is safe for you and the environment.

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